South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA)

SAMA is a Non-Profit International Scientific Society of Nine South Asian countries engaged in the promotion of Meteorology and Allied Sciences.


Ongoing Event: SAMA hosts 5th weekly Online Lecture Series on Atmospheric Dynamics and its applications to climate sciences jointly with Savitribai Phule Pune University, India from 18th January - 2 August 2025. Publication Alert: Fact File on Heatwaves published by SAMA and NAM S&T Centre. [Link]

World Meteorological Day Celebrations

Dates : 23rd March 2025

Time : 03.00 PM - 5.00 PM IST : UTC : +5.30 Hours

Schedule and Agenda

Live Streaming on YouTube

National Meteorological Olympiad

First National Meteorological Olympiad Highlights

Prof. Celeste Saulo

Secretary-General, WMO

WMO Secretary General Hails SAMA's Impactful Contributions

The Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Prof. Celeste Saulo, extends her appreciation to the South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) for their remarkable efforts in capacity building and training. This commendation recognizes SAMA's impactful work across 60+ countries in South Asia and among Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) member nations. Prof. Saulo particularly emphasized the exceptional collaborative initiatives undertaken by SAMA, which have significantly contributed to the advancement of meteorological understanding and practices in these regions.

World Meteorological Organization

The Secretary, MoES, India, Applauds SAMA for its Accomplishments

Dr. M. Ravichandran

Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), India

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The Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), India, Dr M. Ravichandran applauded the accomplishments of SAMA during inauguration of the 5th weekly Online Lecture Series on Atmospheric Dynamics and its Applications to Climate Sciences; jointly with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) from 18 January to 02 August 2025.The lecture series was inaugurated with opening remarks by Hon. Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr) Suresh Gosavi of SPPU and Video message by the Secretary, MoES, India.Keynote lectures were delivered by Prof U. C. Mohanty on Application of Atmospheric Dynamics on Weather and Climate Predictions and by Prof P. N. Sen on Application of Dynamic Meteorology in Air Pollution Modelling, Forecasting and Dispersion.Online Lecture series have brought together leading experts to deliver lectures and received overwhelming response from 1500-2000 candidates who registered from about 60 countries across the world.More than 1130 candidates from about 47 countries have registered for the current lecture series. The number is still increasing.The inaugural session was attended by 360 participants from 27 countries. More than 270 participants rated lectures as Excellent in their feedback.

Visit SAMA’s Official YouTube channel to Access all lectures Link Here.

Discover the Story of SAMA

Uniting South Asia in the Pursuit of Meteorology

SAMA is a scientific association comprising nine South Asian countries:

  • Afghanistan

  • Bangladesh

  • Bhutan

  • India

  • Maldives

  • Myanmar

  • Nepal

  • Pakistan

  • Sri Lanka

Member countries are engaged in operational meteorological services and the promotion of meteorology and allied sciences within their respective nations.

Our Mission

Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.

Our Vision

Sharing Knowledge of Weather and Climate Without Borders.

Our Objectives

Meteorology for sustainable development of the region.


  1. Foster interaction amongst professionals working in Meteorology and allied fields in South Asia.

  2. Advancement of Meteorological and allied sciences in South Asia.

  3. Communicate knowledge of climate change and extreme weather events to the public through Citizen Science and outreach programs.

  4. Application of Meteorology and allied sciences for the sustainable development of the region.

  5. Promote Public, Private and Academia partnership for the promotion of Meteorology and its societal applications.

Member Countries

involved in the effort

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

India

Maldives

Myanmar

Nepal

Pakistan

Sri Lanka